Arizona
offers javelina seasons during January through February. Javelina
can be one of the most enjoyable game animals to hunt in Arizona.
They are not pigs, nor are they even in the pig family. They
are peccaries. Javelina are gregarious, sociable animals that hang in groups
of 5 to 15 animals with a home range of about a square mile. The common name is the "collared peccary"
because of a white ring of hair that circles the neck region.
Javelina appear to be larger than they really are, but in actuality,
they only weigh 35-60 pounds dressed-out. They offer a very
challenging hunt for the bowhunter, handgun hunter, crossbow hunter, muzzleloader
hunter or even rifle hunter. Spot and stalk is the technique we use
to hunt these unique animals. Our guides use
high-powered optics to locate a herd. Javelina are low to the
ground and blend into their surroundings very well. So, they can
often be a challenge to locate amongst the gray desert scrub.
Once a group of peccary is located though, a stalk can be planned. Javelina have
poor eyesight, which enables hunters to approach within closer
distances than other big game. This does not mean they are
easy though. Hunters must keep the wind in their favor when making a
stalk and be extremely quiet in order to get within a desired
shooting distance. Because of their large canines, javelina
make nice open-mouth mounts. If you are successful, a
full-body mount of a snarling peccary (javelina) can be a very
unique trophy. The meat from javelina is often made into sausage or
chorizo. Our archery javelina hunts in January can be combined
with both Coues deer and mule deer.

Hunters should note that javelina live in the desert mountains.
Hunters are encouraged to condition themselves in order to increase
their odds for success. Note: We do not put down corn or other
bait to attract the javelina, like in Texas. This is a fair
chase hunt where we use the spot and stalk method amongst desert
mountain terrain.

Our Track Record: Averaging out the past couple decades, our javelina hunters
have experienced a
100% rate of opportunity for all weapon types!

Arizona has a January Archery-Only javelina season, an early
February Handgun/Archery/Crossbow/Muzzleloader (H.A.M. Season) and a
late February Firearms season. Centerfire RIFLE
cartridges that we recommend are: .243, .25-06, .270, 7mm-08, .308,
.30-06, .300 WSM, etc. Javelina are very tough animals and often get
away injured from smaller cartridges. Typical HANDGUNS
to use are the single-shot Thompson or Remington XP100 centerfire
cartridges, like .243, .257, 7mm-08 or the like. Revolvers
in .357 magnum, .44 magnum, .454 Cassul, etc. with red dots or
scopes are also common handguns that work well.
MUZZLELOADERS can be .50 caliber inline style with scopes or
traditional. Crossbows can be used during the firearms
season and H.A.M. season.

Season Dates for 2019:

Archery-Only Season:
Jan. 1-24, 2019

Youth-Only Rifle Season:
Jan. 25-Feb. 3, 2019

Handgun, Archery, Crossbow, Muzzleloader Season:
Feb. 8-17, 2019

General Rifle Season:
Feb. 22-28, 2019

Licensing:

Book the Hunt First and then we will assist
with licensing. Arizona javelina hunting is by an online application process through the Arizona Game and Fish
Department. The drawing odds for our preferred area have
historically been
100%! The deadline to apply is mid-October prior to the
season. If you missed the deadline, there are usually leftover
tags that can be purchased by mail on a first-come, first-serve
basis until they are all gone. We will assist you with the
licensing process after you book the hunt.Contact us
before October or as soon as possible if you are interested in a
guided javelina hunt.

Hunting license fees: $37.00(Res) and $160.00(NR)

Javelina Tag Fees: $38 (Res) and $115 (NonRes)

Now Booking For January/February 2019!! Spaces are Limited.

$ 2019 Javelina RATES $

Guided & Outfitted Hunts:

Javelina Packages

# Days

Rate

Javelina Hunt: 2 on 1

3*

$1,600.00/person

Javelina Hunt: 1 on 1

3*

$1,800.00/person

Archery deer/javelina combo (2 on 1)

5*

$2,700.00/person

Archery deer/javelina combo (1 on 1)

5*

$3,200.00/person

Choose a "Hunter to Guide Ratio" of either
1-on-1 or 2-on-1. The 1-on-1
hunt
means one hunter per guide. 2-on-1 means two
hunters per guide. If choosing 2-on-1, it is a
requirement that you bring the other hunter to share the guide with.
If you cannot find a hunting partner, you will have your own personal
guide and get the 1-on-1 rate.

* Arrive to camp the day prior to hunting.
Depart camp about noon on the last day of hunting. So, it's
best if flying hunters arrive in Arizona the
evening prior to meeting us (two days before hunting), rent a car
from the airport, get a hotel
room and we will meet the next day about noon in the hunt area about
1 to 2 hours from the Tucson Airport or 3 to 4 hours from the Phoenix
Airport. These are the closest major airports. Flying
hunters can follow us to
camp with their rental car. Flights should depart the morning after the hunt. More details on the general info page.

Description of Javelina Hunts

Javelina Hunts Include: complimentary accommodations (tent
camps), meals, transportation in field while hunting, a guide and *up to 3 days of hunting (depart camp
about noon on last day of hunting).

Archery Deer/Javelina Combo: This hunt
allows January archery javelina hunters to have an added bonus of
hunting deer (Coues or Mule) while hunting for javelina. The archery
deer tag is over the counter. The hunt includes complimentary
accommodations (tent camps), meals, transportation in field
while hunting only, a guide,
and many extras. This is a 5 day hunt instead of 3 (depart camp
around noon on last day of hunting).

Additional Information

BOOKING INFO: The first step is to book the hunt with a
minimum 50% non-refundable deposit and sign some paperwork.
We will then assist you in getting tags and licenses, which takes
place in September through early October. The remaining
balance is due at least 21 days prior to the hunt. We
recommend cancellation insurance for all of our guests. Visit
our policy page
for more details.

Space is limited, so book early!!! We usually only
accomodate up to five 1-on-1 hunters at a time to keep it a quality
hunt.

Costs and Considerations that are the hunter's responsibility: Licenses and tags,
rental car, butchering, shipping of meat, taxidermy,
hotel stay before/after the hunt (if flying). Gratuity for your guide is gladly accepted and is
customary (15% is typical).

For those that own a camping trailer and would like to
bring it to camp to sleep in are more than welcome to do so, but we
cannot discount the hunt any. It must be high enough
to be pulled on rough dirt roads. Please ask for road
conditions prior to bringing one.

Firearms hunts are in two seasons: Handgun/Muzzleloader and
Rifle.

Our bag limit is one javelina per person per hunt.

If a hunter has not tagged by the scheduled end of hunt, there is
sometimes an option of paying at a daily rate thereafter.

Non-Hunter Fee: Some hunters like to bring along a buddy
to camp and share the experience while
they hunt. Invite someone as a non-hunter while on your
guided javelina hunt for a fee of $700.00. Space is
Limited. Based upon Availability.

Accommodations:We use a Southwestern Style outfitter camp which is often located many miles from
civilization. Sleeping quarters are
typically in deluxe outfitter tents. A trailer often serves as the kitchen/mess hall where hunters
gather to eat. If you are looking for a hunt with fancy lodges, this is NOT the hunt for you!
Camps are used because we stay in remote areas. The deluxe
tents consist of either large outfitter canvas tents or Alaknak
tents with heat during the colder months. The size of our tents
are tall and spacious inside; either 10X10, 10X14, or 12x12 and stand
7-9 feet tall. Cots with
thick pads are provided, but all hunters must bring their own sleeping bags. For those that own a camping trailer and would
like to bring it to camp to stay in are more than welcome to do so,
but we cannot discount the hunt any. It must be high
enough for ground clearance on rough dirt roads. Please ask for road
conditions before bringing one.